Top Teacher Points
Awards for Top Teacher, Studio, and Students
TOP STUDENTS
Top students in each division, both man and lady, will be awarded a trophy.
TOP STUDIO
The top 3 studios of the California Open will be recognized on Sunday evening. In order to qualify, The top 3 studios of the California Open will be recognized on Sunday evening. In order to qualify,a small studio must consist of 1 or 2 competing students. A medium studio must consist of 3-6 competing students. A large studio must consist of 7 or more competing students. Each must have a minimum of 50 entries.
TOP TEACHER
In order to qualify for Top Teacher, teachers must have a minimum of 3 students and be on any package. Alternatively, a teacher with
less than three students on a package may qualify with a minimum of 75 entries.
To qualify for 1st and 2nd places, a teacher must have a minimum of 200 and 175 Pro/Am entries, respectively. In the event the 1st and 2nd top teacher does not meet the minimum requirements, prize money will be awarded one place down.
Entries received at the competition will not count towards top teacher awards.
Points for Top Teacher will be awarded on the following basis:
If a placement is in an uncontested division, the points will be halved.
* Each Multi-Dance Entry counts as 2 entries.
PRE-TEENS, JUNIORS, AND YOUNG ADULTS
- If couples or pro-am pay full fees, they receive points as described in adult entries.
- If couples or pro-am pay reduced fees, they receive 1/2 points.
- If couples or pro-am pay no fees, they receive no points.
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